SimLab 3D PDF exporter for SketchUp

Plugin Description

SimLab 3D PDF exporter for SketchUp plugin enables SketchUp users to share their 3D models in 3D PDF format. The newly added Template Designerenables users to create stunning templates easily to be used in 3D PDF export. Sample templates are included, and they can be
customized in just few clicks to reflect the spirit of a product. To learn more about the plugin, and its great features download the brochure.

Supported versions

The plugin is supported on SketchUp 2015, SketchUp 2014, SketchUp 2013, and SketchUp 8, on Windows and Mac.

Plugin Features

Exact Preview

The plugin supports exact preview between the 3D model inside SkethchUp and the Template Designer. This will give the user an idea about the parts that will be visible in the exported 3D
PDF file.

HTML Embed

Users of this plugin, can share their generated 3D PDF files on the web. Users can select any of the provided templates, or create new ones to generate HTML files with their 3D PDF files in them.

Merge PDF

SimLab Smart Navigation

Allows exploring multiple objects in the scene, and is more suitable for large scenes. The user can change the default navigation mode in the PDF Settings/3D Tab.

More Features

Exporting SketchUp 2D Images

SketchUp supports importing 2D images, that can be used as scenes backgrounds. SimLab 3D PDF exporter 3.1, for SketchUp supports exporting these images into the 3D PDF files.

Exporting Dynamic Properties

SketchUp supports importing 2D images, that can be used as scenes backgrounds. SimLab 3D PDF exporter 3.1, for SketchUp supports exporting these images into the 3D PDF files.

Exporting SketchUp Measurements and Units

In the Advanced Tab of the PDF Setting dialog, the user can check the Export Measurements option. Measurements taken inside SketchUp along with their units will be exported into 3D PDF files.

Exporting 2D Polylines

Polylines created inside SketchUp can now be exported into 3D PDF files.

Switching Between States/Scenes

When exporting SketchUp files that include multiple scenes, the user can choose between Artistic Arrows, shown in the image to the left, or Numbered Buttons, shown in the images above, to switch between the different states.

Open File After Export

With the open after export feature, users can view their generated 3D PDF files without having to search for them.
Just check the Open file after export option, in the PDF Settings dialog.

Auto generated Preview Image

Preview images make it easier when searching PDF files. They are also the images that first appears to the user who opens the PDF file. Users can check the Auto Generate
option in the 3D Tab of the PDF Settings dialog, to get this image to be automatically generated.

The image will be a screen shot of the current view of the model.
Users can still input a rendered image of the model for the preview image, by browsing to its file.

After downloading 3D PDF exporter for SketchUp plugin, a new SimLab PDF Exporter sub menu will be added under the Plugins menu in SketchUp, on Windows
and Mac operating systems. The user can also choose to view SimLabPDF toolbar, form the plugin's sub-menu, by clicking Show Toolbar.

To start experimenting with the plugin features download the plugin, from this page, and register a license (trial or professional). For a step by step instructions please, visit SimLab Licensing step by step.

Before exporting a user will need to choose a PDF template to use, or create/customize a new one. The user also needs to set the other PDF settings. This can be done from either the plugin's sub-menu, or Toolbar. For more
details about SimLab PDF Settings, download PDF Settings manual.

A user will be able to export SketchUp models in 3D PDF format by selecting the menu Plugins -> SimLab PDF Exporter -> Export 3D PDF.

The PDF Export window will open, where a user can select the name and location for the new 3D PDF file, then click Save.